SC/ST (Amended) Act passed by Supreme Court, uproar in Parliament
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018. The Supreme Court made it clear that there is no change in the immediate arrest and anticipatory bail provision for a person accused of atrocities against SC / ST.
Feb 10, 2020, 12:40 PM IST
Supreme Court: Amendment to SC/ST Act remains intact, provision continues for immediate arrest
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018. The Supreme Court made it clear that there is no change in the immediate arrest and anticipatory bail provision for a person accused of atrocities against SC / ST.
Feb 10, 2020, 12:00 PM IST
Bharat Bandh against SC/ST Act amendment: Protest continue across in MP, UP & Bihar, normal life affected
Prohibitory orders have been imposed under Section 144 in sensitive areas.
Sep 06, 2018, 07:15 AM IST
When you're free from winking, disrupting Parliament, read facts: Amit Shah to Rahul Gandhi
Hitting out at the Congress, Amit Shah said that the way the party treats Dalits is patronising and condescending.
Aug 09, 2018, 17:47 PM IST
Bharat Bandh live news updates: Protests gain momentum in Bihar, other states step up security arrangements
The Bharat Bandh has been called by anti-reservation groups against caste-based reservations.
Apr 10, 2018, 06:38 AM IST
Dalit party writes letter to PM Modi, President Kovind in blood against SC order
This comes even as the central government has filed a review petition against alleged dilution of SC/ST Act by the Supreme Court.
Apr 05, 2018, 17:13 PM IST
Sleep of reason produces monsters and Bharat bandh
Parochial and knee-jerk reactions from the political class and intellectuals have left no room for meaningful interface and dialogue over the Supreme Court's order on the SC/ST Act.
Apr 05, 2018, 12:28 PM IST
Former untouchables, contemporary invisibles: Why the SC/ST Act matters, and why the Supreme Court needs to ensure justice
The SC has pulled a balancing act before with empowering laws. It needs only to look at dowry if it wants to ensure justice with the SC/ST Act.
Apr 04, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'U-turn on fake news' order, calls it loss of control and panic
Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioning the decision to withdraw the guidelines issued for journalists to control 'fake news'.
Apr 03, 2018, 18:09 PM IST
Not against SC/ST Act, those agitating may not have read judgement: Supreme Court
Those agitating on streets may not have even read our judgment, added the top court
Apr 03, 2018, 15:01 PM IST
Amit Shah blames 'vested political interests' for creating panic about reservations
Amit Shah said that the support of PM Narendra Modi and the BJP towards minorities in unwavering.
Apr 03, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
Bharat Bandh live news updates: We're not against Act but innocent shouldn't be punished, says SC
Reports of chaotic protests on Monday emerged from Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Odisha.
Apr 03, 2018, 07:09 AM IST
Bharat Bandh: Schools to remain shut, internet services to be suspended, says Punjab govt
As many as 4000 police personnel along with one company of Rapid Action Force will be deployed on Monday and strict action will be taken against those who indulge in violence.
Apr 01, 2018, 19:04 PM IST
Call for Bharat Bandh on April 2 over apex court order on SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
The bandh call was given by Dalit group Sanvidhaan Bachao Sangharash Committee, and later joined by other groups.
Apr 01, 2018, 15:02 PM IST
SC/ST Act: Govt to file review before Supreme Court next week
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government has taken note of the Supreme Court judgement about laying down new norms about the SC/ST Act.
